Peria Jerry | Defensive Lineman | #97

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Falcons DT Peria Jerry is retiring from football.

The No. 24 overall pick of the 2009 draft, Jerry hangs up his cleats as a bust. He was competing for a reserve role in Falcons camp. Jerry is actually coming off a career year, but his "career year" constituted just 3.5 sacks across 14 starts. Jerry retires the owner of only 5.5 quarterback takedowns across 64 games. He turns 30 next month. Thu, Jul 31, 2014 03:11:00 PM

Jerry, the No. 24 overall pick out of Ole Miss in 2009, started 14 games last season and recorded 33 tackles and 3.5 sacks. All were easily career-highs, though they're nothing to write home about. Jerry will compete for a backup job. Wed, Mar 19, 2014 06:03:00 PM

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports free agent DT Peria Jerry is likely to reach the open market.

Jerry's agent said, "There’s nothing going on." The former first-round pick has been plagued by injuries and ineffectiveness over his five-year career. He is unlikely to command much guaranteed money in free agency. Sat, Mar 8, 2014 10:52:00 AM

It's just a 4-6 week recovery, but a reminder of Jerry's checkered injury history, which in addition to his on-field ineffectiveness will limit Jerry's market appeal. The 24th pick in the 2009 draft, Jerry never came close to meeting expectations with the Falcons, registering 5.5 sacks across five seasons. He's unlikely to command much guaranteed money in free agency. Fri, Jan 10, 2014 04:21:00 PM

Julio Jones (turf toe) was limited to side work in Thursday's practice.

Jones took part in the walk-through, but not team drills. He'll be listed as "DNP." Coach Dan Quinn is hoping he can get in a limited session on Friday. ESPN's Adam Schefter has reported the Falcons are "optimistic" Jones will suit up against the Rams, but he's genuinely questionable. Even if he does play, it's quite possible he'll be a decoy. Jones is shaping up as a high-risk, high-reward option for the first week of the fantasy playoffs.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported earlier that Sanu isn't likely to play this week. Atlanta's receiving corps is suddenly in rough shape with Sanu hurt and Julio Jones dealing with turf toe. Taylor Gabriel set a season-high in targets last week and could be in for another big workload Sunday against Los Angeles.

Falcons LT Jake Matthews has been diagnosed with a sprained left knee, but the team is "hopeful" he can practice on Thursday.

Matthews didn't return after going down in the first half on Sunday. Thursday will be a test to see how far along he is, with how he feels on Friday likely determining his Week 14 status. Injuries are really starting to take a toll on the Falcons, who will be in both divisional and wild card dogfights down the stretch. Tom Compton is the next man up.